Caraway Conference Center and Camp

What Caraway Conference Center and Camp does

Caraway Conference Center and Camp is a nonprofit Christian camp and conference center founded in 1963 and owned and operated by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. The organization operates a 1,100-acre property in the Uwharrie Mountains near Asheboro, NC, comprising three distinct facilities (Caraway Conference Center, Camp Caraway, and Camp Mundo Vista) plus the Powell-Warren Mountain House for ministers. It runs a portfolio of faith-based camp programs including Warrior Camp for boys, Horizons Camp for girls, Winter Camp, Mother-Daughter Retreats, Father-Son Retreats, Grand Camp, Happiness Retreats, and a High School Leadership Program, alongside the ACORNS environmental education program serving local elementary schools.

The organization's primary technology footprint is operational rather than product-centric: a website (caraway.org) built around the Circuitree event registration platform, supported by Facebook and Instagram marketing channels, phone, and email-based direct booking. There is no proprietary software platform, mobile app, or AI-driven product. The Stephens Program, a paid 51-week internship for 4-6 college-aged individuals, functions as an in-house workforce development and ministry training pipeline rather than a technical capability.

Caraway earns revenue through three principal streams: (1) per-camper fees for residential summer and specialty camp programs priced $185-$425 per participant; (2) facility rental of its three conference and camp venues to external church groups, schools, and organizations for retreats and events; and (3) the ACORNS outdoor education program, where schools pay for overnight or extended-day science field trips aligned with NC Essential Standards. The Mountain House for NC Baptist ministers is offered at a subsidized $33 per night. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website, phone, and email, with referral traffic flowing through the BSCNC denominational network. A Camper Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance, indicating donor-supported cross-subsidization typical of faith-based nonprofits.

Name

Caraway Conference Center and Camp

Legal name

Caraway Conference Center and Camps

Website

https://caraway.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caraway Conference Center and Camp is a nonprofit Christian camp and conference center founded in 1963 and owned by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. It operates 1,100 acres near Asheboro, NC, hosting summer camps, family retreats, facility rentals, and the ACORNS outdoor education program for schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Camp and Conference Center Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Christian camp programs
• Conference center rentals
• Outdoor education
• Faith-based retreats
• Facility rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Asheboro, NC

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Camp Program Fees: Revenue from residential summer camps (Warrior Camp, Horizons Camp), winter camp, and specialty retreats (Mother-Daughter, Father-Son, Fall Festival). Families and church groups pay per-person or per-pair fees for multi-day immersive camp experiences including lodging, meals, activities, and programming.
2. Facility Rental: Rental of three distinct facilities (Caraway Conference Center, Camp Caraway, Camp Mundo Vista) to external groups for retreats, conferences, and events. Groups rent the facilities for their own programming, with Caraway providing venue, lodging, dining, and activity infrastructure.
3. Outdoor Education (ACORNS): School field trip programs where schools pay for overnight or extended-day educational experiences aligned with NC Essential Standards for Science. Includes hands-on outdoor classes, recreation activities, and meals.
4. Minister's Mountain House: Overnight lodging for NC Baptist ministers at $33 per night, limited to 5 nights maximum. Complimentary meals at the conference center during stays. Reservations accepted one year in advance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Caraway Conference Center and Camp is a nonprofit Christian camp and conference center that rents three facilities (Caraway Conference Center, Camp Caraway, and Camp Mundo Vista) to church groups, families, and schools for retreats, conferences, and events. It also runs faith-based residential camp programs (such as Warrior Camp for Boys, Horizons Camp for Girls, Winter Camp, and Mother-Daughter Retreats), delivers the ACORNS outdoor education program aligned with NC Essential Standards for Science, and provides subsidized lodging at the Powell-Warren Mountain House for NC Baptist ministers.

Product overview

Caraway Conference Center and Camp is a single-location Christian camp and conference center operated by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, established in 1963. The facility offers a unified platform of rental facilities and programs: three core facilities (Caraway Conference Center, Camp Caraway, and Camp Mundo Vista) for hosting group retreats and conferences; a portfolio of faith-based camp programs for various age groups including Warrior Camp for Boys, Horizons Camp for Girls, Children's Camp, Winter Camp, and family retreats (Mother Daughter, Father & Son, Grand Camp); the ACORNS Outdoor Education program delivering NC Standards-aligned science education for elementary schools; and the Powell-Warren Mountain House providing ministerial respite. The property spans approximately 1,100 acres in the Uwharrie Mountains near Asheboro, NC. Additional offerings include diverse recreation activities (water sports, team building, target sports, adventure recreation) and the Stephens Program internship. The company primarily serves North Carolina Baptist congregations and affiliated Christian organizations, operating on a rental and registration fee model rather than a technology platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caraway Conference Center Rental A primary rental facility offering conference and event hosting services for groups, equipped with modern amenities for group retreats, conferences, and events. Booked by church groups, schools, and organizations.
• Camp Caraway Rental Overnight camp facility for children and youth groups featuring cabin lodging, recreation activities, and faith-based programming. Available for rental by external groups.
• Camp Mundo Vista Rental A separate camp facility across from Camp Caraway, offering additional lodging and programming space for group rentals, including Horizons Camp for Girls and Mother Daughter Retreats.
• Warrior Camp for Boys Week-long exclusive summer camp for boys ages 9-17 (completed 3rd grade through age 17) emphasizing Biblical virtues including integrity, courage, responsibility, and perseverance through experiential learning, worship, recreation, and group competitions. Cost: $425 per camper; July 6-10, 2026.
• Horizons Camp for Girls Week-long summer camp for girls completed 3rd grade through age 17, focusing on expanding horizons through a Biblical worldview with worship, music, recreation, skill classes, and missionary times. Cost: $425 per camper.
• Winter Camp Weekend winter camp experience for church and Christian school groups (grades 3-6) with teamwork challenges, worship, Bible teachings, games, and recreation in a winter atmosphere. Cost: $185 per child; January 16-18, 2027.
• Mother Daughter Retreat Retreat program for mothers and daughters (or female mentors and mentees) in grades 1-8 and 8-12, featuring Bible teaching, seasonal activities, recreation, and food at Camp Mundo Vista. $350 per mother-daughter pair; $140 per additional daughter. August 7-9, 2026 and October 16-18, 2026.
• Father & Son Retreat Father and son retreat program for bonding and faith-based activities.
• Grand Camp Intergenerational camp program for grandparents and grandchildren to experience together.
• Happiness Retreats Retreat program focused on happiness and well-being.
• High School Leadership Program Leadership development program for high school students.
• Children's Camp Summer camp program for children focused on faith growth in Christ and developing healthy relationships through fun experiences.
• Fall Festival of Fellowship Senior adult retreat held October 5-8, 2026 with theme "Stacking Stones" (Isaiah 28:16), featuring worship, Gospel messages, games, crafts, and southern cooking. Cost: $285 per person.
• Powell-Warren Mountain House for Ministers One-bedroom, one-bath facility for NC Baptist ministers providing respite for prayer, Bible study, sermon preparation, and rest. Maximum 5 nights at $33/night with complimentary meals. Available once every other calendar year.
• ACORNS Outdoor Education Program An environmental education program established in 2002, offering hands-on science classes aligned with NC Essential Standards for elementary school field trips on the camp's 1,100-acre property. Programs include Overnight and Extended Day options covering 6-12 classes.
• Stephens Program (Internship) Paid 51-week internship program for 4-6 college-aged individuals living on property, focusing on programming planning, hands-on skill development, and spiritual maturity in year-round camp ministry. Includes ACORNS teaching, recreation facilitation, guest services, Bible study, mentoring, and camp touring.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (BSCNC)coreOthersCaraway Conference Center and Camps is owned and operated by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. The organization serves as the primary ministry arm for NC Baptist camps and retreats.
• CCCA (Christian Camp and Conference Association)minorOthersAffiliated with the Christian Camp and Conference Association, an organization supporting and accrediting Christian camps and conference centers.
• Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) CampingminorOthersAffiliated with SBC Camping, the Southern Baptist Convention's camping and retreat ministry network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center: Methodist-affiliated conference and retreat center in the NC mountains with summer youth programs, group lodging, and event hosting. Comparable size, denomination-backed governance, and year-round retreat use case.
• Camp Pinnacle: Independent summer camp in Hendersonville, NC, offering adventure and traditional camp programming. Comparable overnight summer camp operating model in NC mountains, though non-faith-based.
• Kanuga Conferences: Episcopal conference center and summer camp in Hendersonville, NC, offering retreats, conferences, and youth programs on a lake/mountain campus. Comparable multi-facility camp + conference operating model in NC.
• WinShape Foundation: Baptist-affiliated camp and retreat ministry based at Berry College, GA, hosting summer camps, marriage retreats, and conferences. Comparable faith-based mission, multi-facility structure, and group programming.
• The Wilds: Baptist-affiliated Christian camp and conference center in Brevard, NC, running summer camps and year-round retreats on a large mountain property. Directly comparable operating model and denominational affiliation.
• Ridgecrest Conference Center: LifeWay Ridgecrest is a Baptist-affiliated conference center and camp in the NC mountains offering summer camps, retreats, and conference hosting. Closest direct comparable to Caraway in denomination, geography, and product mix.
• Montreat Conference Center: Presbyterian-affiliated conference center and camp in Montreat, NC, hosting year-round retreats, summer youth programs, and church group bookings. Directly comparable denominational camp + conference structure.
• Bethelwoods Camp & Retreat Center: Christian camp and retreat center in York, SC, running summer camps and year-round group retreats. Comparable faith-based camp + conference rental operating model in the Carolinas.
• Bonclarken: Baptist conference center in Flat Rock, SC, operating summer camps, retreats, and group rentals in the Carolinas. Same Baptist affiliation and multi-segment (camp + retreat) operating model as Caraway.

Regional players

• Carolina Point YMCA: YMCA-affiliated overnight camp in Zirconia, NC, providing summer camps and outdoor education programs in the western NC mountains. Comparable recreational camp and outdoor education offering in the same region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/campcaraway
• Instagraminstagram.com/carawayandcamps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caraway-conference-center-and-camp

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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